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Minister with Responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (left), delivers the opening address at a joint Government/Civil Society/Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Sanitization Session on Gender Equality Issues, held yesterday (December 5) at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston.
Minister with Responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (left), delivers the opening address at a joint Government/Civil Society/Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Sanitization Session on Gender Equality Issues, held yesterday (December 5) at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston.

Work Advanced on Anti-Sexual Harassment Legislation

Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, said that work is far advanced for a submission to be made to Cabinet for the enactment of an Anti-Sexual Harassment Legislation. She made the announcement on December 5, 2013...
Leader of the Opposition, The Most Honourable Portia Simpson Miller, O.N., M.P.
Leader of the Opposition, The Most Honourable Portia Simpson Miller, O.N., M.P.

DAY 2: Special Meeting of the Cabinet
The late former President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela (left), is welcomed to Jamaica at the Norman Manley International Airport by the late former Prime Minister of Jamaica, Michael Manley, when he arrived in the island in July of 1991. Mr. Mandela died on December 5 at the age of 95.
The late former President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela (left), is welcomed to Jamaica at the Norman Manley International Airport by the late former Prime Minister of Jamaica, Michael Manley, when he arrived in the island in July of 1991. Mr. Mandela died on December 5 at the age of 95.

Cabinet Observes Moment of Silence for Mandela
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right), engages with a student of the Hope Valley Experimental School in East Rural St. Andrew, at the official opening of the Kintyre Bridge, on December 4. The bridge was constructed at a cost of $100 million.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right), engages with a student of the Hope Valley Experimental School in East Rural St. Andrew, at the official opening of the Kintyre Bridge, on December 4. The bridge was constructed at a cost of $100 million.

PM Renews Calls for Children to be Protected
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right), presides over proceedings during Monday’s (January 13) first day of the two-day special Cabinet meeting, being held at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), 1 Devon Road, St. Andrew. The meeting concludes on Tuesday (January 14). Also pictured are Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (centre); and National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right), presides over proceedings during Monday’s (January 13) first day of the two-day special Cabinet meeting, being held at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), 1 Devon Road, St. Andrew. The meeting concludes on Tuesday (January 14). Also pictured are Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (centre); and National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting.

Cabinet Concludes Day One of Special Session

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Leader of the Opposition, The Most Honourable Portia Simpson Miller, O.N., M.P.
Office of the Prime Minister

Prime Minister Simpson Miller Extends Condolences to the South African People

It is with tremendous and utter sadness that I convey the heartfelt sympathy of the Government and people of Jamaica on the loss of the Father of the South African Nation, Nelson Rolihlahla ‘Madiba’ Mandela. The world has lost a courageous fighter, an enlightened leader, a quintessential statesman. His life will inspire countless generations and his illustrious legacy will endure....
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The late former President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela (left), after being conferred with the Honorary Doctor of Laws degree by the University of the West Indies, when he visited the island in July 1991. At right is the former Chancellor of the University of the West Indies, Sir Shridath Ramphal. Mr. Mandela died today (December 5) at the age of 95.
Office of the Prime Minister

Nelson Mandela Passes On

Nelson Mandela, who became South Africa’s first black President in 1994, after serving 27 years in prison during the Apartheid years, died today (December 5), at the age of 95. “I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities. It is an ideal I hope to...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller being interviewed by the international media after bilateral talks with EU Commissioner for Development, Andris Piebalgs on Wednesday, November 27.
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Caribbean and EU Relations Highlighted During PM’s Visit To Brussels

The importance of relations between the Caribbean and the European Union (EU) was highlighted during a meeting between Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller and President of the European Commission, Jose Manuel Barroso in Brussels. The meeting with President Barroso was the first of two held with EU officials, while Mrs. Simpson Miller was on a two-day visit...
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Minister with Responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer.
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Minister Falconer Clarifies ‘Guidelines’ to Media

Minister with responsibility for Information in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, has released a letter sent to Press Association of Jamaica (PAJ) President Jenni Campbell in May this year, which shows that the OPM was not opposed to granting on-location interviews with the media. The Information Minister said that within the last week,...
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